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Brent Brisben is the co-founder of 1715 Treasure Fleet - Queens Jewels LLC, the company that owns the rights to the wreckage where the family found the gold. Brisben said the artifacts date from a 1715 maritime tragedy in which 11 Spain-bound galleons were lost during a hurricane.

He said the items recovered include 51 gold coins and 40 feet of ornate gold chain. There’s also a rare coin called a Royal that was destined for the king of Spain.

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